Saint Pete Sheps
Meet the breeder
I'm Sharon B., the breeder behind Saint Pete Sheps located in St. Petersburg, FL. This stunning litter was sired by 3-time Sieger, "V" Tommy von der Zenteiche, IGP 2. These pups will make ideal service dogs/show dogs/family pets. Dams and sires have excellent/good/normal hips and elbows and are DM free. This is a wonderful breed, but it is a "high maintenance" animal not suited for everyone. Training is essential. If you are unfamiliar with the breed, please research this breed, and feel free to contact me with any questions that you might have.
Q. & A. with Sharon
Why did you start breeding?
After years of rescuing GSDs, I came across an AKC dam by the name of Athena. Recognizing that rescue pets are not for everyone, I started look into the possibility of breeding her. OFA exams and DM tests followed. When everything came back excellent, the search was on for a sire. Saint Pete Sheps is proud to have a track record of quality puppies with great temperaments.What makes your program special?
Our very small and selective breeding program produces 1 or 2 litters a year. The puppies are born and raised in my home and socialized from the start. Several of our puppies have gone into service, while others have settled into regular family life.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include plush and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, black and red, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sharon
Sharon has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our prices include an AKC Litter Certificate, Nano Fi chip, first round of vaccinations, a vet issued Health Certificate and a 1-year health guarantee*. We also provide a starter pack as a go home gift for our puppies. Payable up front to reserve a specific puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sharon may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Sharon offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sharon directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sharon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in St. Petersburg, FL
4827 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Saint Pete Clearwater
More about Sharon
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Sharon has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Sharon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sharon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Saint Pete Sheps meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Athena, mom
German Shepherd
About Athena
Athena is an amazing mom with a good track record of healthy litters. Many of her pups have gone into service dog training due to their excellent dispositions.
Schatzi, mom
German Shepherd
About Schatzi
Schatzi is a dark sable working line GSD. She is active and will often be found running around the yard with a ball or toy in her mouth.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Saint Pete Sheps reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
